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Oct 2020
Harrogate Town appoints first club chaplain
Harrogate Town has appointed its first ever club chaplain to provide pastoral and spiritual help to players and their families.
Rob Brett, who is a Christian but not ordained, said he would offer a friendly face and a listening ear to everyone at the club, regardless of faith.
Most professional football clubs have chaplains but this voluntary role is a first for Town, which was promoted to the English Football League for the first time this year.
Mr Brett, who has lived in Harrogate for more than 20 years and is regulated by Sports Chaplaincy UK, said:
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Town manager Simon Weaver welcomed the appointment. He said:
The club also announced today it had appointed Phill Holdsworth as supporters’ liaison officer.
Mr Holdsworth is a club volunteer and season ticket holder.
Managing director Garry Plant said:
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